
Barnicoat, who normally competes in the GTD Pro category for Vasser Sullivan Racing alongside Jack Hawksworth, will this weekend substitute for him in the GTD class in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race at Detroit’s Belle Isle. Hawksworth sustained an injury in a motocross incident and although he has been released from hospital, he is convalescing at home in the UK. According to VSR, “a timeline for his return is yet to be determined".
Today, Vasser Sullivan Racing confirmed that reigning Indy Lights champion and IndyCar rising star Kirkwood will join Barnicoat in the #17 Lexus RC F. With the GTD Pro class absent due to the Le Mans commitments of various teams and drivers, Vasser Sullivan has again doubled its GTD efforts, so the #12 car will be driven as usual by Frankie Montecalvo and Aaron Telitz.